Join ceramicist Chiara Coppola on this improvers day workshop to learn how to throw taller on the wheel.

Throwing taller forms on the wheel can feel like a real turning point in ceramics, but it often comes with its own challenges. This 1-day workshop is designed for improvers who want to build confidence creating taller, more controlled cylinders and forms on the wheel.

Throughout the day, you will focus on the techniques needed to successfully throw height, including centring larger amounts of clay, improving pulling technique, managing wall thickness, and learning how to support and shape taller forms as they grow. Demonstrations will break the process down into clear, achievable steps with plenty of individual guidance throughout the session.

You will explore common problems such as collapsing walls, uneven thickness, and loss of shape, helping you better understand why these issues happen and how to correct them.

By the end of the day, you will leave with a stronger understanding of technique, improved confidence on the wheel to continue refining in your own practice. You will choose 1 piece to be fired in our on-site electric kilns after the workshop.

Tutor: Chiara Coppola
Date & Time: Friday 4th September, 10:30am - 4pm
Venue: Wheel Studio, New Brewery Arts
Price: £80 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio.

Refreshments are available at our on-site café Blend until 4pm.

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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at improver-level potters who already have some experience using the wheel and can comfortably centre and throw basic forms. It’s ideal for students looking to move beyond beginner techniques and develop more control and confidence when throwing taller pieces. No advanced experience is needed, but a basic understanding of wheel throwing is essential.

What you will need:
Please bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Please remove jewellery and tie hair back.

All materials and equipment are included. One piece of work will be kiln fired with a transparent or white glaze. Firings can take up to 6 weeks. We will contact you when your work is ready for collection.

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.

Meet Your Tutor - Chiara Coppola

Chiara Coppola is a studio potter specialising in porcelain, creating both functional and sculptural work. She works primarily on the wheel, often combining throwing with surface techniques such as expressive brushwork and coloured slip inlay.

Her teaching focuses on understanding the qualities of porcelain, with a particular interest in form, balance, and the Korean moon jar tradition.